Good morning, Spokane Valley.

A Nordstrom Rack store will open at Northpointe Plaza in fall 2026—its 31,000-square-foot space will offer apparel, accessories, and home goods alongside major retailers along Newport Highway.

Former State Senator Mike Padden received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce during its annual meeting on November 6—an honor that recognized his more than 40 years of service and key efforts to strengthen laws and boost local economic growth.

Spokane City Council is considering a ban on algorithmic rent fixing tools after local agent Marcus Mathews said the Zestimate can be up to 15 percent off real values and councilman Zack Zappone said the move would protect renters—officials noted that tracking such tools by private companies remains difficult.

State SNAP benefits have been delayed for about 250,000 households, with Governor Ferguson fully funding benefits from November 1 to November 7—until a USDA memo on Saturday evening ruled the payouts unauthorized.

Officials are now seeking clarification from his office—expecting updated guidance on next steps.

A study reported that children with eczema who received the COVID vaccine had lower risks of ear infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis — and also fewer allergic conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Parents are advised to discuss these potential benefits with their doctor.

Federal health officials announced a recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after 13 infants were hospitalized in a botulism outbreak affecting 10 states — parents should check for formula with a Dec.

1 use-by date and discard any affected product immediately.

These low-carb Thanksgiving recipes offer treats that let guests enjoy holiday flavors without heavy plates.

Home cooks can try options like cupcakes, brownies and cheesecakes that vanish fast from the table—mixing flavor with a lighter feel.

An article published yesterday listed 9 soup and stew recipes that offer warm meal ideas for family dinners—each recipe details simple steps to create comforting dishes from classics to inventive twists.

The collection includes recipes like Panera Bread’s 10 Vegetable Soup and steak and potato soup to help guide your meal planning on chilly days.

Spokane Velocity FC reached the USL League One finals after a last-minute overtime goal sent the game to a shootout and kept their season hopes alive.

The team will travel to Tennessee next weekend to face first seed One Knox for the championship match — promising a tough battle ahead.

Immunization Clinic at CHAS Health Valley

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — CHAS Valley Medical Clinic — Call to schedule or walk in — Get your flu shot at this community-focused vaccination event.

Python for Scientists Training Class

N/A — Mon to Fri — Newcastle Training Centers Spokane — $2250 — Learn essential Python programming skills tailored for scientific applications.